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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,491.50, 2,058.54 and 862.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,491.50, 2,058.54 and 862.43 is: 1,190.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,491.50 : 2,058.54 = 862.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,491.50/2,058.54 = 862.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,491.50x = 2,058.54 × 862.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,491.50x = 1,775,346.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,346.65/1,491.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.31

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